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Cook Children's Health Plan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for their Burleson Primary Care location. The role involves collaborative patient care, diagnosis, and treatment, with a focus on pediatric healthcare.
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Job Summary
The role involves autonomously performing patient assessments, diagnoses, and interventions according to approved protocols within a collaborative practice setting.
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies along with specific Texas licensure and certifications.
Cook Children's is a not-for-profit organization offering top-ranked specialty programs and a supportive family-oriented culture across Texas.
Matching Summary
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Cook Children's Health Plan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for their Burleson Primary Care location. The role involves collaborative patient care, diagnosis, and treatment, with a focus on pediatric healthcare.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Collaborative practice with physicians
Patient assessment and diagnosis
Prescriptive authority for medications
Facilitating hospital admissions
Incorporating current research findings
Nice-to-have
Participation in clinical research
Disseminating research findings
High volume pediatric patient experience
Pediatric specialty care background
Key Requirements
Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
Current Texas professional registered nurse or PA license
Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required
Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing or PNP/FNP experience preferred
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred